16 June 2005 Edition

Garda censorship

A shopowner in Dublin's North Inner City who had begun to stock An Phoblacht
at the start of the month has been forced to withdraw the paper from sale
following a visit from local Gardaí. The owner, who does not want to be
identified, was told by officers that he was not allowed to sell 'that
paper'.

The incident comes in the middle of a concerted paper sales drive by local
republicans.

It is also an illegal act of intimidation of a legitimate business selling a
legitimate newspaper.

One would think that the Gardaí would be more circumspect about acting
outside the law, given the current spotlight on criminality in their ranks.

An Phoblacht Magazine

AN PHOBLACHT MAGAZINE:

The first edition of this new magazine will feature a 10 page special on the life and legacy of our leader Martin McGuinness to mark the first anniversary of his untimely passing.

It will include a personal reminiscence by Gerry Adams and contributions from the McGuinness family.

There will also be an exclusive interview with our new Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald.